Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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